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Rangers miss postseason again, blame falls on three key players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:29 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Rangers miss postseason again, blame falls on three key players

Summary

The Texas Rangers concluded their 2026 season with a record of 80-82, finishing just one game behind the Houston Astros, who claimed the AL West at 81-81. Despite a chance to secure a postseason spot, the Rangers lost their final game to the Minnesota Twins, 6-4, while the Astros won against the Athletics. This marks the Rangers' third consecutive year without playoff baseball since winning the World Series in 2023. Jacob deGrom, MacKenzie Gore, and Corey Seager have been highlighted as players whose underwhelming performances contributed to the team's failure to reach October baseball.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers finished 80-82, one game behind Astros in AL West.
•Lost final game to Twins, 6-4, while Astros won 9-0.
•DeGrom had a 4.20 ERA, disappointing compared to previous seasons.
•Gore faced struggles late in the season, finishing 8-11 with a 4.58 ERA.
•Seager's inconsistent performance included a.227 batting average.

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What they're saying

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The Texas Rangers’ 2026 playoff miss is harder to excuse when the Houston Astros won the AL West at 81-81. The Rangers finished 80-82 , one game behind the Astros, and missed October for the third straight year since their 2023 World Series title. The final day offered one last chance. The Rangers needed to beat the Minnesota Twins and have the […] The post 3 players most to blame for Rangers missing postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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